Hungary has asked 10 members of Russia’s diplomatic mission to leave the country, citing activities deemed unacceptable for diplomats. Foreign Minister Anita Orbán stated that the decision was based on an assessment by Hungarian authorities, which found that these individuals had engaged in behavior violating the Vienna Convention. This treaty, established in 1961, outlines the rights and responsibilities of diplomats and sets rules for their conduct in foreign countries. Orbán emphasized that the move was aimed at protecting Hungary’s security and sovereignty, while also stating that the country still seeks to maintain diplomatic relations with Russia. The Russian Foreign Ministry responded by promising to give an "appropriate response" to the expulsions, though it did not provide further details. Interfax news agency reported that Moscow’s reaction could be "very harsh and painful" for Hungary, though the exact nature of this response remains unclear. This decision comes under the leadership of Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who took office earlier this year with a pledge to end Hungary’s pro-Russia policies. Magyar, a member of the center-right Tisza party, defeated Viktor Orbán — the former prime minister and a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin — in a landslide election. Orbán had been known for delaying or blocking European Union sanctions on Russia and for pursuing energy partnerships with Moscow. Magyar’s victory granted Tisza a two-thirds majority in parliament, allowing the party to roll back many of Orbán’s policies, which critics had labeled as authoritarian and far-right. Tisza had promised to hold Orbán, his Fidesz party, and their allies accountable for alleged misconduct, including the misuse of public funds. Orbán, who served as prime minister for 16 years, faced numerous accusations of corruption and abuse of power during his tenure.